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Dog Silencer Pro

The sound emitted from the Dog Silencer Pro expands in a "cone" shape totaling about 120 degrees or up to 60 degrees on either side. The sound will be most powerful and have the best training results if the unit is pointed directly at the dog you would like to train. This range is up to 3X Farther than the competition!

For best results, the unit needs to be ON and in use near the dog at all times. This unit is a training device, so the dog needs to hear this activate each and every time he barks. The unit will go into a "stand by" mode when the dog is not barking. During this stand by time no power is being used, but the unit must remain "on."

While many customers see the affects of the Dog Silencer Pro within a few days, this unit is a training device and will depend on how quickly the dog associates the ultrasound as a result of his barking. We strongly recommend you give the unit two to three weeks to see full results. This powerful training system is based on Pavlov's Dog Study.

As far as we know, there are no legality issues with the Dog Silencer Pro. This device is designed to be safe, humane alternative to other bark control methods such as shock collars and vocal cord surgery. Because of this, the Dog Silencer Pro comes highly recommended by Kennels, Veterinarians, and even Law Enforcement.

Before using the Dog Silencer Pro, we recommend talking with your neighbors about their dog's barking. Many times being direct and honest about your concern will go a long way towards solving the problem and maintaining a healthy relationship between you and your neighbor. Always check your local city and county laws for the most up-to-date information.

The Dog Silencer Pro uses a high-pitched ultrasound that is designed to simply "irritate" the dog. It is not designed to cause pain or harm to their ears (we compare it to someone dragging their fingernails on a blackboard). We do not recommend using the Dog Silencer Pro with puppies under 1 year of age. Please consult your veterinarian before using this product with puppies. The sound from the Dog Silencer Pro, although irritating, is not designed to hinder 100% of your dog's barking. If your dog "needs" to bark, he can. The Dog Silencer Pro will not train the dog to stop barking out of instinct (at an intruder for example).

You can use battery or electricity - your choice. For the base price, you get the Dog Silencer Pro, its rain jacket, and the key chain remote control. If you chose this base option, you will run the unit on a 9V battery. However, an optional AC adaptor power cord may be purchased. Please Do not use after-market AC Adaptors (those not purchased from Good Life) with the Dog Silencer Pro. This will void your warranty.

Battery Life varies on the dog's barking habits since the device only turns on when the dog barks. When first using the Dog Silencer Pro, the dog will be barking constantly since it has yet to make the connection between its barking and the sound frequencies. So during first use, the batteries will last approximately 3-5 days. Battery life will depend on the weather, the quality of the battery, and how often the unit is being activated. You may use rechargeable 9V batteries if you wish.

Even though the Dog Silencer Pro can "hear" barking up to 23 meters away, the corrective ultrasound emitted from the unit can actually travel up to 90 meters in a clear, straight path. If the dog is 30 meters away, for example, his barking probably won't activate the unit automatically. However, pressing the remote control will activate the Dog Silencer Pro manually and the dog will still be able to hear the corrective sound.

If for some reason Rover is outside the Dog Silencer Pro's 23 meter sound sensor range, you can manually trigger the device with the simple press of a button. The remote control can be used from inside your home, car, or even in your pocket! As an additional option, you can turn the Dog Silencer Pro microphone sensitivity all the way down and solely activate your Pro using the remote control. Not only does this special convenience allow you to train dogs more than 23 meters away, but you can customize your own dog's training to include staying off furniture, away from the trash and anything else you want to teach your dog to do. The key chain remote can be used up to 23 meters away from the main unit.

No. We do not recommend using sonic or ultrasonic bark control devices with invisible or electric fences. Here's why:

Invisible/ Electronic Fence systems use a very similar high-pitched tone to "warn" the dog when he gets too close to the boundary of his yard. If he goes any further after hearing this tone, his collar emits a shock. Since the Dog Silencer Pro (and all of our sound-based products) uses a very similar tone, this can confuse the dog. Since he has already associated this tone with his property boundaries, he most likely will not be able to associate it with his barking. The same problem can occur if you try to use a "shocking" bark collar on your dog with an invisible fence system. If the dog becomes confused between the two systems, this can actually make the barking worse. If you are using an invisible fence system, we recommend using a completely different stimulus to stop barking, such as a citrus-spray or vibrating collar. This way the dog will learn different outcomes for the two different behaviors (boundaries versus barking).

The high-pitched ultrasound emitted by the Dog Silencer Pro will NOT penetrate any solid objects such as wood fences, windows, walls or thick shrubbery. Sparse trees, window screens, chain link and wrought-iron fences should be okay. Please see our Video on Getting the Best Results with your Dog Silencer Pro.

Although the unit is not 100% water proof, it is water resistant and designed to be used safely outdoors. For the best care of your unit, we recommend using the rain jacket (included) for outdoor use. Recommended operating temperature is -15°C to 35°C. Try to position the Dog Silencer Pro in an area where it will have some kind of shelter – For example mount the unit on the side of your home under the eave of your roof, or place the unit under a covered patio.

If the Dog Silencer Pro is fairly close to the dog, you may be able to adjust the microphone sensitivity higher to pick up howling or even whining. If this doesn't work, you might consider our Ultimate Dog Silencer Collar for your dog. Also keep in mind that a dog might be howling or whining for reasons such as discomfort, fear or anxiety. These issues should be discussed with a veterinarian instead of "punished" with any bark control system.

Cats and dogs do have very similar hearing ranges, so if your cat is near the unit when it's activated, yes, it will probably bother the cat. However, the sound from the Dog Silencer Pro does not go through walls or around corners. For example, if the Dog Silencer Pro is located in the back yard, and your cat is in the front yard or even in the house, the sound should not bother him at all. If the Dog Silencer Pro is being used indoors, you'll want to keep cats and/or rodent pets out of the area where that is being used.

The high-low dial on the side of the unit is used to customize the microphone sensitivity. This is not a volume setting. You may adjust the sensitivity of the bark sensor between High (if the dog is far away) and Low (if the dog is close to the unit, or if the unit is being used indoors). We recommend you start with the unit on low, and then increase the sensitivity as needed. There is no volume adjustment necessary on the Dog Silencer Pro, as the ultrasonic frequencies can travel up to 90 meters in a clear, unobstructed path.

Ultimate Dog Silencer Collar

The Ultimate Dog Silencer emits a high-pitch ultrasonic (inaudible) sound frequency in response to the dog's barking. Our proprietary Bark Recognition Technology™ detects barking over all other external sounds. The Ultimate Dog Silencer ensures the sound frequencies only activate while the dog barks and turns off the precise moment the dog stops barking. The dog associates the annoying sounds with its barking and stops to avoid the irritating frequencies.

The electronic device is 7.5cm W x 3cm H x 2.2cm D. The collar is adjustable up to 76 cm and the electronic unit is ergonomically designed to fit the contours of your dog's neck. It weighs approximately 3 ounces (22 grams).

The low frequency setting will be inaudible to humans. The highest frequency setting may be slightly audible – similar to a beeping. Because the Ultimate Dog Silencer is on your dog's neck, the bark control device goes everywhere your dog goes. It's like having your own round-the-clock trainer!

Unlike shock collars that are extremely painful and confusing to dogs, the high pitched sounds emitted by the Ultimate Dog Silencer are completely humane and will not to hurt the dog. The sounds are simply annoying, and train the dog to associate its barking with the irritating frequencies.

The Ultimate Dog Silencer is specifically designed to stop dogs from nuisance barking – constant barking due to boredom. The Ultimate Dog Silencer is designed to have no effect on instinctual or protective barking so you will still have an effective guard dog. In the case of hearing impairment or old age, some dogs may not be affected by the sounds simply because they cannot hear them.

Dog-Off Pro

You can activate this unit when the dog is doing any undesired activity (barking, jumping on the furniture, scratching, digging, etc.). Consistency to any training program is key, but you also don't want to overdo it. For example, using the Dog-Off Pro if your dog already wears a bark collar would be "overkill," but if you use our free-standing Dog Silencer Pro in the backyard and the handheld Dog-Off Pro inside the home, they would work well together because the dog is only exposed to one product at a time.

No, as with all ultrasonic sound frequencies, these sound frequencies will not go through any solid objects, such as walls. When using this product, you want to make sure you have a clear line of sight with the dog.